Jun 21, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi (17) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Whether in Little League, high school, college or at the professional level, if you’ve ever pitched at one time or another you’ve almost certainly been where Jake Odorizzi is.
The stakes weren’t as high, the pressure wasn’t the same and you weren’t as scrutinized, but you likely know what it feels like when your go to pitch deserts you. When the pitch you have relied on and planned to use to devastated batters just isn’t working.